In a world where systemic racism continues to pervade workplaces, black people often find themselves facing unnecessary termination. Despite the prevalence of these injustices, many suffer in silence, unwilling to confront the systemic racism that plagues their lives. Recent data reveals that only a small fraction of black people dare to challenge their wrongful terminations. The power of self-advocacy cannot be overstated. It’s essential to recognize that unlike in the past, there are now numerous organizations dedicated to fighting systemic racism.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is one such organization, tasked with investigating complaints of job discrimination and taking action against violators of anti-discrimination laws.

Black Workers Matter Execs is a union of executives from various civil rights organizations, working discreetly to combat racism and protest injustice in the workplace. Their impactful advocacy serves as a powerful force for change, even though they maintain a low online profile.

Other organizations such as the NAACP, the Congressional Black Caucus, and the American Civil Liberties Union also play vital roles in advancing racial equity in the workplace. It’s time for black victims of systemic racism to recognize their worth and stand up against injustice.

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At our news/media organization, we tackle tough topics that demand attention. From exposing systemic racism in workplaces to uncovering unethical conduct by law enforcement personnel, we dive deep into stories that matter. But to shed light on these issues, we need insiders like you to share what’s really happening behind closed doors.

Are you witnessing discriminatory practices at your workplace? Have you experienced unfair treatment or harassment? Have you seen a colleague fired for reasons that you felt were unfair because other colleagues are allowed to get away with doing worse? If so, we want to hear your story.

After consulting with the Black Workers Matter Execs, we have compiled a list of ways that people can reach out to media organizations and/or equality activists and provide valuable insights.

What You Should Know:

Your privacy and safety matters most. If you’re concerned about the risks of being a source, take precautions to protect yourself.

• Use Secure Channels: Avoid contacting us from work or personal devices that may be monitored. Instead, use private browsing modes or public wifi hotspots.
• Do not tell anyone at all that you’ve communicated with us. People talk, and information spreads quickly. You could relay something to a trusted person who could repeat what you said to someone they trust, and sooner than later, it could get back to your employer. So we strongly suggest that you refrain from telling anyone at all that you shared information with the media or equality activists.
• Immediately delete all correspondence. Delete emails and make sure to empty your email’s trash bin as well. Erase numbers from your call log and delete text messages. Ensure to clear your cache and delete cookies from your browser. Continuously erase all traces of communication.
• NEVER log in to your employer’s WiFi network. Your information remains in any WiFi owner’s router logs. When you log into a Wi-Fi network, your device’s activity, such as the data you transmit, can be logged by the owner of that network. This means that your online actions while connected to their network can potentially be monitored or recorded.
• Stay Anonymous: Consider using tools like Tails operating system and Tor Browser to mask your identity. Avoid sharing details with others or contacting us via social media.
• Protect Your Documents: When sharing documents, remove metadata to prevent tracing their origins. Follow guidelines for metadata removal methods. Here is information about removal methods (https://www.cnet.com/how-to/remove-metadata-from-office-files-pdfs-and-images/).

While we may eventually need to authenticate your identity, we understand the importance of anonymity. We’ll work with you to safeguard your privacy every step of the way. If you prefer complete anonymity, we can explore alternative ways to verify the information you provide.

Your insights could help spark real change. Together, let’s shine a light on injustice and hold those accountable for their actions. Your voice matters, and we’re here to listen. Our contact information can be found on this page.